Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant | London (Holborn)

-32,000 Base Salary + Uncapped Commission | OTE Year 1: -35,00042,000
Full-Time | August/September start date

Are you looking for a rewarding career with uncapped earning potential, long-term progression, and the chance to make a difference in education?
Tradewind Recruitment, one of the UK''s leading education recruitment agencies, is hiring Trainee Education Recruitment Consultants to join our successful London Head Office in Holborn.

This role is perfect for graduates or professionals from sales, customer service, hospitality, or education backgrounds who want to step into a fast-paced, high-reward career. If you can demonstrate consistency in your work history, career progression, and commitment-we want to hear from you.

• -32,000 base salary with uncapped commission (realistic Year 1 OTE -35,00042,000)

• Award-winning Graduate Impact Academy training - no prior recruitment experience required

• Clear career progression with promotion pathways to senior consultant and beyond

• 35+ days annual leave, plus reduced working hours during school holidays

• National and international incentive trips, monthly team socials, and award events

• A vibrant, modern office in Holborn, Central London, with a supportive team culture

• Recruit teachers and school support staff for London schools

• Source, screen, and place candidates into roles

• Build lasting relationships with schools, headteachers, and education professionals

• Write compelling CVs and candidate profiles for clients

• Hit achievable targets and earn commission on every placement

• Develop market expertise and become a trusted recruitment partner in education

• Consistent work history showing progression and commitment (no jumpy CVs)

• Experience in sales, customer service, education, or hospitality is highly valued

• Graduates are preferred, especially those who worked alongside their studies, but not essential

• Confident communicators who are resilient, ambitious, and driven by results

• Strong organisational skills and a genuine passion for education and people development

With over 25 years of success and offices across the UK, we are one of the most trusted names in education recruitment. Many of our leaders began their careers as trainee consultants, and we pride ourselves on promoting from within.

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